Shelly's Recipe

RUSTIC NUT BARS

Category: Bars

1 tbsp plus 3/4 cup cold butter, divided
2-1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten

TOPPING:
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp butter, cubed
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 cup roasted salted almonds
1 cup salted cashews, toasted
1 cup pistachios, toasted

Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 tbsp butter. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg until blended (mixture will be dry). Press firmly onto the bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large heavy saucepan, bring the honey, brown sugar and salt to a boil over medium heat until sugar is smooth; stirring often. Boil without stirring for 2 minutes. Add butter and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and pistachios. Spread over crust. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until topping is bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack. Using foil, lift bars out of pan. Discard foil; cut into squares.